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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.79, 1,203.17 and 288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.79, 1,203.17 and 288.83 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.79 : 1,203.17 = 288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.79/1,203.17 = 288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.79x = 1,203.17 × 288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.79x = 347,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,510.15/801.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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